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Sahara Restaurant

Sahara Restaurant

(Now Closed)
Middle Eastern Restaurant, Music Venue, and Bar$$$$
Worcester
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Main Menu 31
Alcoholic Beverages
Sahara's Specialties
Camel Ride
9.00
Bacardi Rum, Vodka, Cherry Brandi, Apricot Brandy, and Pineapple Juice
Pink Pearl
10.00
Grey Goose Vodka, Cherry Brandy, Lime Juice, and Pink Grapefruit Juice
Velvet Kiss
8.00
Gin, Créme de Banana, Cream, Grenadine, and Pineapple Juice
Sahara's Scorpion
8.00
Bacardi Rum, Brandy, Amaretto, Orange Juice, and Lemon Juice
Sahara's Mudslide
10.00
Kahlua Bailey's Irish Cream and Vanilla Vodka
Perfect Margarita
10.00
Patron, Cointreau, Fresh Lime Juice
Frozen Drinks
Original Margarita
7.00
Cuervo Gold, Triple Sec, and Lime
Strawberry Margarita
7.00
Cuervo Gold and Triple Sec
Piña Colada
7.00
Bacardi Rum, Cream of Coconut, and Pineapple Juice
Strawberry Daiquiri
7.00
Bacardi Rum with Sour Mix and Strawberries
Virgin Daiquiri's
6.00
All of our frozen drinks are available without alcohol
Grand 1800 Margarita
8.00
Cuervo Gold, Triple Sec, and Lime
Melon Margarita
8.00
Cuervo Gold, Midori, and Triple Sec
Original Daiquiri
8.00
Bacardi Rum with Sour Mix and Lime Juice
Melon Daiquiri
8.00
Bacardi Rum and Midori with a splash of Sour Mix
Domestic Beer (Bottled)
Samuel Adams
4.00
Coors Light
3.00
Rolling Rock
4.00
Budweiser
3.00
Miller Light
3.00
Mike's Hard Lemonade
5.00
Imported Beer (Bottled)
Almaza Lebanese Beer
5.00
Bass Ale
4.00
Corona Extra
4.00
Heineken
4.00
Amstel Light
4.00
Draught Beer
Guinness
6.00
Wachusett Seasonal
5.00
Wachusett Country Ale
5.00
Wachusett Blueberry Ale
5.00
Non-Alcoholic Beer
Clausthaler
5.00
Champagnes
Chandon, California
38.00
House Wines By the Glass
Merlot
7.00
Red Zinfandel
7.00
Pinot Grigio
7.00
White Zinfandel
7.00
Cabernet Sauvignon
7.00
Chardonnay
7.00
Sauvignon Blanc
7.00
Lebanese Wines
Clos St. Thomas Chateau 2002 (Gold Medalist, Challenge Du Vin, France)
58.00
Bold deep red, soaked fruits, round tannins, and a long bouquet
Clos St. Thomas Les Gourmet Rouge (Silver Medalist, Vinalies Internationales, Paris)
7.00
Vibrant cherry color, a strong character, and fruity flavor with hints of licorice
Clos St. Thomas Les Gourmet Blanc (Silver Medalist, Vinalies Internationales, Paris)
7.00
Golden color, fresh, flowery and clean
Clos St. Thomas Les Emirs (Gold Medalist, Concours Mondial De Bruxelles)
10.00
Noble deep red, very well structured, supple melted tannins with a lingering finish
Chateau Ksara Red
9.00
Blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petite Verdot. Aged 18 months in oak casks with a charming ruby color
Chateau Ksara Blanc De L'observatoire
9.00
This light and fruity wine is produced from Sauvignon, Muscat and Clairette, which are separately vatted. Its dedicated Muscat touch is excellent with vegetables, Lebanese mezza and seafood
Red Wines
Bv Coastal Pinot Noir, Sonoma
8.00
Very rich cherry and spice flavors with each taste as well as a hint of oak from French barrel aging. Great with virtually everything.
Bv Coastal Merlot, California
8.00
This wonderful Merlot tastes of ripe berries, and its 20% Cabernet blend gives it backbone and complexity.
Geyser Peak Merlot, California
30.00
89% Merlot, 6% Shiraz, and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon. Fermented on the skins for only 5 days to avoid pickup of excess tannin. After completion of fermentation off skins, the wines were racked to barrels. Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz were added to the blend to fill out the palate and enhance the bouqet.
Castle Rock Cabernet Sauvignon, California
30.00
A medium-bodied elegant and polished wine, Castle Rock has developed the complexity of this wine with flavors of plum and spice with just a hint of light oak to form a long harmonious finish.
Sterling Vintners Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa
29.00
Deep purple-ruby color. Dense, jammy blackberry, black cherry, and cassis aromas are complemented by roasted hazelnut and almond notes.
Geyser Peak Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma
30.00
Individual, high quality batches of Cabernet Sauvignon grapes from hillside vineyards in Alexander Valley are selected for this wine. It is a big, rich, complex wine that has not been fined or filtered. The nose displays herbaceous berry fruit characters with some smokiness evident from barrel fermentation in American oak.
Ravenswood Red Zinfandel, California
7.00
Soft, round, spicy, and jammy with voluptuous overtones of plums and blueberries, this wine lives large and irresistible.
Niebaum-Coppola Red Label Zinfandel, Napa, California
32.00
The Francis Coppola Diamond Series Zinfandel is made to be as gregarious and opulent as one would expect from this variety. The goal is to produce wines that have concentrated varietal character with wonderful flavor and texture.
San Telmo Esencia Malbec, Argentina
7.00
Inky red, intense wine. It is increasingly celebrated as an Argentine varietal wine.
Castle Rock Merlot, California
30.00
Dense and deep in color, the flavor plunges you into black fruit and cocoa nuances. An elongated finish offers soft and smooth edges
Sterling Vineyards Merlot, California
29.00
Medium-bodied with ripe blackberry fruit. Earthy, currant flavors and smoky oak notes.
Niebaum-Coppola Merlot, Napa, California
32.00
Very deep ruby. Medium-bodied. Balanced acidity. Moderately extracted. Mildly tannic. Licorice, black fruits, sweet herbs. Flavorful and extremely well integrated with a real sense of depth to the palate. Soft acidity enlivens the length finish
Bv Coastal Cabernet Sauvignon, California
8.00
Soft texture with a rich mouthfeel, this wine possesses classic Napa Cabernet flavor of cassis with the right touch of oak.
Niebaum-Coppola, Claret, Napa, California
35.00
The aromas are classic Napa Valley Cabernet: briary fruits and cherries. Added scents of plums and allspice come from the addition of Cabernet Franc and Merlot. On the palate, the wine is silky and elegant with expansive flavors of ripe red and blue fruits within a framework of French and oak and supple tannins.
Jacobs Creek Shiraz, Australia
7.00
The palate has a swarm and generous mouthfeel, displaying blackberry and spice.
Clos Du Bois Red Zinfandel, California
26.00
Full-bodied, brimming with ripe raspberry and blackberry flavors, followed by a long, peppery finish. Full, ripe, well-balanced style with spicy plum and cherry-like aromas and flavors.
Ruffino Chianti, Italia
7.00
Ruby red grapes give it strength and an aroma of spices and berries, having a fine, elegant, round, and velvety texture.
White Wines
Geyser Peak Sauvignon Blanc, California
30.00
A vibrant style showing distinct varietal character. The nose displays classic gooseberry, grapefruit, lemon rind, and grassy characters. A beautifully balanced palate finished with clean, crisp acidity and a lingering aftertaste.
Kris Pinot Grigio, Italy
25.00
Pale yellow in color with greenish reflections. The nose recalls acacia flowers and the delicate scent of almonds. Clean and refreshing on the palate.
Castle Rock Chardonnay, Central Coast
8.00
A barrel fermented Chardonnay offering a rich, ripe and fruity elegance. This has been a Sahara favorite over the years. With its subtle oak undertones to its long balanced finish.
Niebaum Coppola Chardonnay, Napa
32.00
Elegant and opulent as one would expect from this variety. The goal is to produce wines that have concentrated varietal characters with wonderful flavor and texture.
Torresella Pinot Grigio, Italy
7.00
Aromas of exotic fruit with honeyed notes and melon flavors. Intense and fruity, well-balanced.
Bv Coastal Chardonnay, Napa
30.00
Wine drinkers love its classic flavors of tropical fruit and a toasty oak complexity, as well as its soft texture and long finish. Terrific with all types of seafood, pasta, and cream sauces.
Geyser Peak Chardonnay, Sonoma
8.00
Intense melony fruit characters with rich, smoky vanillin oak with a hint of butteriness.
Snap Dragon Riesling, California
7.00
Riesling wines are often consumed when young, with a crisp taste due to high acidity.
Non-Alcoholic Beverages
Orange Juice
3.00
Grapefruit Juice
3.00
Soft Drinks
2.00
Spring Water
2.00
House Blend Or Decaffeinated Coffee
3.00
Espresso
4.00
Pot of Tea
3.00
Iced Coffee Or Iced Tea
2.00
Cranberry Juice
3.00
Lemonade
3.00
Sparkling Water
3.00
Milk Or Low-Fat Milk
2.00
Arabic Coffee
4.00
Cappuccino
5.00
Hot Chocolate with Steamed Milk
5.00
Appetizers
All Appetizers are served with fresh pita bread.
Mezza
33.00
The Mezza is the traditional East Mediterranean way of eating out and consists of many dishes selected by our chefs. Great for sampling. Includes mixed pickles, Baba Ghannouj, Hummos, Kibbi, Sambousik, Falafel, Grape Leaves, Tabbouleh, and Labneh. No substitutions please.
Cold Appetizers
Hummos
7.00
Puree of chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, & garlic topped with olive oil.
Tabbouleh
8.00
Exotic salad of freshly chopped parsley, tomatoes, onions, cracked wheat, lemon juice, mint, spices, and olive oil.
Mixed Pickles
5.00
Our homemade accompaniments for the main course.
Stuffed Grape Leaves
7.00
A blend of rice, minced onions, parsley, mint, tomatoes, chickpeas, and spices rolled in grapevine leaves.
Baba Ghannouj
8.00
Puree of eggplant, tahini, lemon juice, & garlic topped with olive oil.
Falafel
9.00
A blend of ground chickpeas, parsley, onion, & mint, spiced and shaped into small patties and deep fried in vegetable oil.
Labneh
6.00
Our homemade yogurt cheese spread.
Hot Appetizers
Hummos B'lahem
9.00
Hummos dip topped with a sautéed mixture of ground beef, onions and pine nuts, seasoned with our own spices.
Foul Mudamas
7.00
A nourishing dish of fava beans, chickpeas, onions, tomatoes, garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil topped with freshly chopped parsley.
Sambousik
8.00
A deep fried savory pastry with stuffing of sautéed ground beef, onion, spices and pine nuts.
Kafta in Pita
8.00
A blend of ground beef, minced onion, parsley, and our own blend of spices spread in pita pockets and grilled to perfection.
Stuffed Cabbage Leaves
8.00
A blend of rice, ground beef, mint, garlic, lemon juice, and spices rolled in cooked cabbage leaves.
Hummos with Foul Mudamas
11.00
Hummos dip topped with Foul Mudamas.
Kibbi Kebob
9.00
A mixture of ground beef, minced onion, cracked wheat and spices, stuffed with a sautéed mixture of ground beef, onion, spices, and pine nuts.
Shrimp Sauté
9.00
Shrimp delicately sautéed in butter and garlic with a splash lemon and wine.
Soups & Salads
Soups
Soup Du Jour
4.00
Cucumber Yogurt (Cold/seasonal)
4.00
Lentil and Spinach Soup
4.00
Salads
Served with fresh pita bread
Garden Salad
7.00
Tabbouleh with Lettuce
9.00
Eggplant Salad
9.00
Baked eggplant chopped and mixed with onion, tomato, green pepper, parsley, and topped with olive oil
Fatoush with Feta Cheese
9.00
Greek Salad
9.00
Tabbouleh with Feta Cheese
10.00
Fatoush
8.00
An aromatic green salad seasoned with special Mediterranean spices topped with crisp toasted pita bread and our house dressing
Fatoush with Grilled Chicken Breast
10.00
Add to Any of the Salads
Your Choice to Any of the Salads:
Grilled Chicken
4.00
Grilled Lamb
6.00
Scoop of Chicken Curry Salad with Raisins
4.00
Scoop of Tuna, Lemon Zest, & Dill
4.00
Grilled Beef
5.00
Grilled Shrimp
1.00
Scoop of Chicken Salad
4.00
Sandwiches
Served daily until 5:00 PM. Sandwiches are rolled in pita with lettuce & tomato, some also with tahini sauce & pickles and served with toasted garlic pita chips. Sandwiches are available after 5:00 PM with a house salad or cup of soup for an additional $5
Falafel
7.00
Hummos
5.00
Baba Ghannouj
6.00
Beef Kebab
7.00
Chicken Kebab
7.00
Kibbi
6.00
Chicken Shawarma
7.00
Chicken Salad (White Meat)
6.00
Cheese
5.00
American or Feta
Tabbouleh
7.00
Stuffed Grape Leaves
6.00
Kafta Kebab
6.00
Lamb Kebab
8.00
Sahara's Special Chicken Kebab
9.00
W/ hummos, tabbouleh, & hot sauce
Beef Shawarma
7.00
Tuna Salad
7.00
With lemon zest and dill (Albacore tuna)
Chicken Curry Salad with Raisins (White Meat)
7.00
Entrees
Sahara Specialties
Served with salad and fresh pita bread.
Stuffed Cabbage Leaves Platter
16.00
A blend of rice, ground beef, mint, garlic, lemon juice, and spices rolled in cabbage leaves. Served with yogurt, rice pilaf, and mixed vegetables.
Port Said (Chicken)
18.00
Chicken tenders sautéed in butter with lemon, mushrooms, and a hint of garlic. Served on a bed of rice pilaf.
Port Said (Shrimp)
22.00
Beef Shawarma
17.00
Shaved steak fillet marinated in a unique blend of spices. Served with your choice of rice pilaf or French fries and mixed vegetables and tahini sauce.
Kibbi Be Seineeye
17.00
Two thin layers of basic kibbi mixture with a rich layer of flavorful ground beef, onion and pine nut stuffing baked in the oven. Served with yogurt and French fries or rice pilaf and mixed vegetables.
Sheikh El Mishi
18.00
A delicious blend of garlic, onion, & green pepper stuffed into eggplant slices & baked in an aromatic tomato sauce. Served over a bed of rice pilaf.
Vegetarian Platter
19.00
Choose from your four favorite vegetarian appetizers. Served with rice pilaf and mixed vegetables.
Samke Harrah
19.00
Baked fillet of fish with a special spiced tahini sauce and garnished with sautéed pine nuts. Served with rice pilaf.
Port Said (Lamb)
20.00
Mughrebeeye
19.00
A delightful aromatic dish that never fails to please the most finicky guests. Sautéed boneless chicken braised in a delicate nutmeg flavored broth. Served with pasta 'pearls'.
Chicken Shawarma
17.00
Thinly sliced chicken breast marinated in a special blend of Lebanese spices, served over rice pilaf or French fries with mixed vegetables and tahini sauce.
Sheikh El Mishi
18.00
The 'King' of eggplant dishes! A delicious dish of sliced eggplant stuffed with a flavorful mixture of sautéed ground beef, onion, spices, and pine nuts baked in a rich tomato sauce. Served on a bed of rice pilaf.
Mixed Vegetable Sauté
15.00
A blend of marinated onions, bell peppers, mushrooms, zucchini, and tomato sautéed with garlic & lemon. Served over a bed of rice pilaf.
Charcoal Grill
All grilled platters are served with salad, mixed vegetables and your choice of rice pilaf or French fries. House salads may be upgraded to a Greek salad or Fatoush, for an additional $3.
Kafta Kebab
17.00
A blend of ground beef, minced onion, parsley, and our own secret blend of spices, grilled to perfection.
Beef Kebab
18.00
Tender cuts of sirloin beef, marinated in our own special house recipe & charbroiled.
Mixed Kebab
20.00
A combination of your choice of two of the above kebabs.
Chicken Kebab
17.00
Charboiled marinated chicken breast.
Lamb Kebab
20.00
Grilled Shrimp
21.00
Large shrimp basted with Sahara's recipe of lemon and garlic sauce and grilled to perfection.
International Fare
Served with salad and fresh pita bread.
Shrimp Alla Genovese
19.00
Sautéed shrimp in a light, creamy pesto gorgonzola sauce served over linguine.
Salmon Fillet
18.00
Tender cut of delectable salmon fillet topped with crabmeat and crumb stuffing.
Chicken Curry
19.00
Chunks of white chicken in a curry sauce. Served over rice pilaf with a side of raisins, coconut flakes and sweet chutney.
Lobster Ravioli
20.00
Large fresh ravioli stuffed with lobster in a delicate sauce of diced plum tomatoes, shallots, lobster, cream, and sherry.
Chicken Creole
16.00
Chicken tenderloins sautéed in a slightly spicy creamy piquant sauce.
Shrimp Thermidore
21.00
Large shrimp sautéed and served with a white wine, mustard and tarragon sauce.
Baked Haddock Casserole
17.00
Fillet of haddock baked on a bed of sautéed leeks and potatoes in a rich mustard, apple, and smoked Gruyere cheese sauce.
Side Orders
French Fries
4.00
Rice Pilaf
3.00
Yogurt
3.00
Mixed Vegetables
3.00
Kids Meals
For children 12 years and younger only.
Chicken Finger and French Fries
7.00
Mozzarella Sticks with Tomato Sauce & French Fries
6.00
Macaroni & Cheese
6.00
Linguine with Pesto & Sautéed Chicken
9.00
Desserts
Baklawa
3.00
Delicate layers of buttery phyllo pastry layered with walnuts and spice stuffing and drenched with sugar syrup.
Tapioca Pudding
5.00
Light milk pudding with tapioca pearls.
Frozen Crunch Moose
7.00
Layers of chocolates wafers, chocolate mousse, and coffee flavored mousse, finished with crunch of toffee morsels.
Crème Caramel
5.00
Creamy vanilla flavored custard with the all-important sugar caramel syrup.
Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie
6.00
Dark chocolate and peanut butter mousse filled with scrumptious peanut butter cups.
Rice Pudding
5.00
Traditional milk pudding with short grain rice and hint of rose water.
Tiramisu
6.00
Mascarpone and cognac flirting with espresso'd lady's fingers.
Chocolate Lover's Cake
8.00
A giant mouthful of chocolate pudding between two layers of dark, moist, chocolate drenched chocolate cake.
Coconut Key Lime Pie
6.00
Light and creamy fresh lime filling in a luscious toasted coconut crumb base.
Cheesecake
5.00
We alternate the variety often, it makes you smile.
Coffee
Coffee Drinks
Espresso
4.00
Rich, black coffee. Regular or decaf
Café Au Lait
5.00
Cappuccino
7.00
Espresso with steamed milk and foam
Café Latte
7.00
Espresso with a heaping covering of hot steamed milk and a large head of foamed milk
Mocha Chino
6.00
Chocolate, espresso, steamed milk, and whipped cream
Macchiato
7.00
A short cappuccino
Coffee with Liquor
Café Sahara Royal
10.00
Chambord Liqueur, Frangelico, and coffee topped with whipped cream
Spanish Coffee
8.00
Tia Maria, Brandy, and coffee topped with whipped cream
Italian Coffee
8.00
Amaretto DiSaronno and coffee topped with whipped cream
After Five Coffee
10.00
Coffee Liqueur, Bailey's Irish Cream, Peppermint Schnapps, and coffee topped with whipped cream
Mexican Coffee
9.00
Kahlua, Tequila, and coffee topped with whipped cream
Irish Coffee
8.00
Jameson Irish Whiskey and coffee topped with whipped cream
Keoke Coffee
8.00
Kahlua, Brandy, dark cocoa, and coffee topped with whipped cream
Café Gates
9.00
Tia Maria, Grand Marnier, dark cocoa, and coffee topped with whipped cream
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Sahara Restaurant
143 Highland St (at West St)
Worcester, MA 01609
United States
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Gourmet Lebanese (Middle Eastern) dining in a relaxed and elegant atmosphere. Live music on Friday & Saturday nights.
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  • Mon–Fri
    • 11:00 AM–2:00 AM
  • Sat
    • 11:30 AM–2:00 AM
  • Sun
    • 1:00 PM–2:00 AM
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(508) 798-2181
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